Thursday, 17 April 2014

Popular Chinese Recipes Biography
Source(google.com.pk)Popular Chinese food recipesMenu:Beijing-Style Boiled PeanutsBaked Egg RollsChinese Hot and Sour SoupChicken Soup with WontonsOriental Chicken WingsSzechuan Barbecue WingsShrimp Shiitake Wontons with Dipping SauceCrab Sui MaiSteamed Pork and Vegetable BunsOven-Crisp Egg Foo YongBok Choy Stir-FryBuddhist Vegetable MedleyMixed Vegetables Wearing a HatSpicy Eggplant Stir-FryGolden Stir-Fry NoodlesChicken and Celery in Mustard SauceChicken Chow MeinChicken Fried RiceChicken Lo MeinChinese Sesame Noodles with ChickenChinese Lemon Honey ChickenGinger Chicken Stir-FrySweet-and-Sour Pineapple ChickenWhite Chicken with Ginger Green Onion Dipping SaucePork Tenderloin in Black Bean Sauce with BroccoliBeef and Oyster Mushroom in Oyster SauceQuick and Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-FryTomato Beef Stir-FrySoy-Braised BeefChan's Favourite Beef SteakOrange Chili Crispy Beef StripsChinese Plum SauceGinger Green Onion SauceChinese New Year Almond CookiesBeijing-Style Boiled PeanutsBeijing-Style Boiled PeanutsWith a pleasant toothsome crunch, these spiced boiled peanuts resemble the legumes that peanuts actually are rather than the nuts that we think they are.Baked Egg RollsUsing fresh egg roll wrappers from the supermarket, these homemade baked egg rolls will disappear as soon as they're out of the oven.Chinese Hot and Sour SoupStrips of mushrooms, noodles, tofu and pork float in this flavourful broth. Streamers of egg make this even more authentic.Chicken Soup with WontonsThis light yet satisfying soup is perfect for chasing away the chills. When making the broth, add a few slices of fresh gingerroot and a couple of green onions for extra flavour.Oriental Chicken WingsCrispy browned wings are always a welcome snack or main dish.Szechuan Barbecue WingsWings don't have much meat, but what's there is choice, tender, moist and flavourful. Look for plump wings with smooth skin and no discolouration to ensure freshness.Shrimp Shiitake Wontons with Dipping SauceChoose very thin wonton wrappers for these irresistible hors d'oeuvres. Look for them in the refrigerated and frozen aisles of Asian markets and most supermarkets.Crab Sui MaiThese savoury open-faced dumplings are a delightful appetizer to enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine.Steamed Pork and Vegetable BunsSteamed Bun Dough: In large bowl, dissolve sugar in water. Sprinkle in yeast; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt. Mix in enough of...Oven-Crisp Egg Foo YongIn saucepan, bring 2 cups (500 mL) water to boil; stir in rice and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and water...Bok Choy Stir-FryNext to rice, vegetables are the most important staple in Chinese cooking. Now there's a wide variety of Asian vegetables available in the supermarket, such as baby bok choy, a small version of its namesake.Buddhist Vegetable MedleyThis stir-fried, braised vegetarian dish incorporates ingredients that symbolize health, long life, good luck, wealth and happiness. If you can get fresh water chestnuts, use 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced.Mixed Vegetables Wearing a HatThe hat in this well-loved dish from northern China is the eggs used to cover the julienne vegetables. In China the dish is usually served with Chinese flatbreads, which are quite similar to wheat tortillas.Spicy Eggplant Stir-FryTrim off eggplant stems. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise, cut each half lengthwise into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick strips. Cut each strip into 2-inch (5 cm...Golden Stir-Fry NoodlesBonus: Use Either Tofu or Chicken Tofu, made from soybeans, adds a good source of protein to a meatless meal. If set with calcium sulfate or calcium chloride (check the list of ingredients), it will also give a bone-strengthening boost to your day's nutrients.Chicken and Celery in Mustard SauceThe small ribs of organic celery look pretty and are packed with flavour. For more kick, increase the mustard to 4 tsp (20 mL).Chicken Chow MeinSave some of this dinner for a delicious lunch to pack in a microwaveable container the next day. Then all your child has to do is warm it in the microwave at school. And she can even leave the green onions out!Chicken Fried RiceCook 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) more rice one night, cook extra chicken the next, and on the third night, create this completely different dish.Chicken Lo MeinThis one-dish meal has chicken, vegetables and starch all in one bowl. Dry Chinese wheat noodles are flat thin noodles available in Chinese grocery stores and some supermarkets. However, you can easily replace the noodles with linguine or fettuccini, cooking it for 8 to 10 minutes.Chinese Sesame Noodles with ChickenYou can quickly put together this scrumptious main course with leftover chicken. Look for sesame paste in Chinese and Japanese grocery stores; it's richer in flavour than its good substitution — tahini.Chinese Lemon Honey ChickenThis is a jazzed-up version of a Cantonese restaurant favourite. Serve with: Rice and saut? spinach or Chinese broccoliGinger Chicken Stir-FryServe this tasty stir-fry with rice for a quick easy supper.Sweet-and-Sour Pineapple ChickenDon't miss our photographed step-by-step instructions for this recipe: Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken >> In bowl, combine chicken, egg white, corns...White Chicken with Ginger Green Onion Dipping SauceThe key to this chicken's succulence is in the poaching. Offer all three dipping sauces for a delicious variety.Pork Tenderloin in Black Bean Sauce with BroccoliPork tenderloin is tender, has a fine texture and is suited to stir-frying because it remains moist and succulent.Beef and Oyster Mushroom in Oyster SauceAlthough oyster mushrooms have nothing to do with the dried oysters used to make oyster sauce, they are a lovely addition to the classic beef in oyster sauce. For extra spice, add a pinch or more of cayenne pepper to the beef marinade or increase the hot peppers. Green or red finger chilies are traditionally used in China, but jalape?are very nice, too.Quick and Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-FryA main course that will also provide the makings of a complete meal the next night.Tomato Beef Stir-FryServe with broccoli and noodles or rice.Soy-Braised BeefChinese dishes braised in soy sauce are called red-cooked. This one is a satisfying dish for casual fall or winter entertaining. Serve with noodles or steamed rice.Chan's Favourite Beef SteakGiven the physical demands and time constraints of her profession, Chan favours nutritious, protein-rich foods that can be prepared simply. Far from the stereotype of the underfed ballerina (in fact, The National Ballet of Canada has been a leader in educating dancers about the importance of healthful eating), Chan loves meat and describes herself as a big eater. "I never get tired of the taste," says Chan of this beef steak, which makes its way onto her dinner table at least once a week when she's not on tour. The recipe was handed down from her grandmother, who lived with the family in Vancouver. Serve this stir-fried steak with steamed rice and stir-fried Chinese broccoli for a full, nutritous meal.Orange Chili Crispy Beef StripsThis dish is representative of highly flavoured meat dishes meant to accompany fiery Chinese alcoholic drinks or sherry-like Chinese rice wine. The trick to cooking it is to cook the beef until quite dry and crispy but not overcooked and burnt. It should be similar in texture to beef jerky, only more tender, so test the strips as you cook them.Chinese Plum SauceServe this with egg rolls or brush it over chicken and ribs on the grill.Ginger Green Onion SauceInspired by the classic Chinese ginger-scallion condiment often served with chicken, this zesty sauce goes with grilled salmon or trout, scallops or chicken breasts. To avoid excess oil, remove sauce from jar with a slotted spoon.Chinese New Year Almond CookiesWhen my sisters and I visited our grandparents at home, there was no lack of treats, such as these crispy cookies.